My top 3 weight-loss protein smoothies (perfect for MEAL PREP)
My top 3 weight-loss protein smoothies (perfect for MEAL PREP) is a easy American recipe that serves 12. 300 calories per serving. Recipe by Liezl Jayne Strydom on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 25 min | Total: 55 min
Cost: $32.30 total, $2.69 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups Frozen Strawberries (use unsweetened frozen strawberries)
- 2 cups Frozen Raspberries
- 8 cups Unsweetened Coconut Yogurt (plain, dairy‑free)
- 12 scoops Vegan Vanilla Protein Powder (approximately 30 g per scoop, sweetened with stevia)
- 6 cups Almond Milk (unsweetened)
- 3 teaspoons Maple Syrup (for sweetening; optional extra tsp per taste)
- 6 cups Ice Cubes (use bagged ice or make your own)
- 2 cups Baby Spinach (heaped, loosely packed)
- 2 cups Frozen Pineapple
- 2 cups Frozen Mango
- 0.25 cup Chia Seeds (soak in water to form gel)
- 0.5 cup Water
- 4 cups Unsweetened Soy Milk (high protein plant milk)
- 0.5 cup Rolled Oats (for fiber and thickness)
- 0.25 cup Hemp Seeds (adds healthy fats and protein)
- 0.25 cup Instant Coffee Powder (freeze‑dried for strong flavor)
- 0.25 cup Almond Butter (smooth, unsweetened)
- 10 pieces Medjool Dates (pitted; adds natural sweetness)
Instructions
Prepare Chia Seed Gel
Combine 0.25 cup chia seeds with 0.5 cup water in a small bowl, stir, and let sit for 5 minutes until a gel forms.
Time: PT5M
Blend Pink Protein Smoothie
Add 2 cups frozen strawberries, 2 cups frozen raspberries, 4 cups unsweetened coconut yogurt, 4 scoops vegan vanilla protein powder, 2 cups almond milk, and 2 teaspoons sweetener into the blender. Blend on high for 30 seconds, then add 2 cups ice and blend another 30 seconds until smooth.
Time: PT5M
Blend Tropical Green Protein Smoothie
Add 4 cups coconut yogurt, 2 cups almond milk, 4 scoops vegan vanilla protein powder, 2 heaped cups baby spinach, 2 cups frozen pineapple, 2 cups frozen mango, and 2 teaspoons maple syrup into the blender. Blend on high for 30 seconds, then add 2 cups ice and blend until creamy.
Time: PT5M
Blend Coffee Date Smoothie
Add the soaked chia gel, 4 cups unsweetened soy milk, 0.5 cup rolled oats, 0.25 cup hemp seeds, 0.25 cup instant coffee powder, 0.25 cup almond butter, 10 pitted Medjool dates, and optional 1 tbsp maple syrup into the blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds, then add 2 cups ice and blend until smooth but still slightly textured.
Time: PT7M
Portion Into Jars
Divide each smoothie evenly into four 20‑ounce glass jars, seal with airtight lids, and label if desired.
Time: PT5M
Clean Up
Rinse the blender jar, blades, measuring cups, and spatula; wash with warm soapy water or place in dishwasher.
Time: PT15M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 300
- Protein
- 25 g
- Carbohydrates
- 35 g
- Fat
- 5 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
Dietary info: Vegan, Dairy‑free, High‑protein, Gluten‑free if using GF oats
Allergens: nuts (almond milk, almond butter), soy (soy milk, soy protein powder), gluten (rolled oats, unless gluten‑free), seeds (hemp, chia)
Last updated: March 24, 2026







